KEN WHITE e-mail: KWhite@reviewjournal.com
Ken writes Appetizers, a column on developments in the local dining scene. Columns in 2007 Jul 25: Expect plenty of ham at DickÕs Last Resort Jul 18: Hard Rock Hotel's Mr. Lucky's plans for late-night dining Jul 11: Rio hopes revamped VooDoo Steak casts spell on diners Jul 4: Martinis not just about drinks Jun 27: Aroma Garden spices menu with tastes from Ôold countriesÕ Jun 20: With exhibition kitchen, diners get meal and a show Jun 13: Lucky Strike strives to take food beyond typical bowling alley fare Jun 06: Spicy Pickle entices with sandwiches, pizza May 30: Sweet Water offers menu for those with hankering for seafood May 09: Aside from location, little has changed at Michael's May 02: Everything made from scratch at Hummus Mediterranean Grill Apr 25: Le Burger Brasserie dresses up typical American fare Apr 18: Sen of Japan offers more than just sushi Apr 11: Beach Club offers variety of grub to share while partying poolside Apr 04: Accidental entrepreneur tries to bring bit of home to bistro Mar 28: Ma Barker's offers gang of notoriously named entrees Mar 21: Wild Truffles has feel of bistro by day, fine-dining establishment by night Mar 14: Cafe Martorano explores Italian cuisine in nightclub setting Mar 07: Pei Wei offers quick version of PF Chang's takeout Feb 28: Sedona has a new look, expanded menu and larger portions Feb 21: Chef at Vino's Italian Ristorante aims for versatility Feb 14: Food at 3121 Jazz Cuisine has influences from around the world Feb 07: Neros Steak & Seafood focuses on being 'modern steakhouse' Jan 31: Kaizen Fusion has been on a roll in recent months Jan 24: Postrio keeps some classics, adds new items Jan 17: Mi Casa Grill Cantina tries to keep menu authentic Jan 10: Wolfgang Puck's Spago gets new look and menu Jan 03: Vintner Grill features upscale menu and outlook